It’s not all variations of the Wii Sports theme, though, with some new game types added to the mix. Basketball offers two different courts and three modes, including HORSE, Around the World and Shot Clock, and Beach Volleyball allows up to four players to serve, set and spike the ball using the Wii controls.

The entire package is dressed up in a tropical theme as Paradise Island plays host to the various activities. Players select a sport by reviewing the island map and then choose an islander as their avatar. As you would expect, the goals are to beat your opponent while trying to best your high scores. They do sweeten the deal, however, with special trophies awarded for exceptional scores.

The breezy island motif permeates every facet of the game, from the menus that look scrawled on a cabana wall to the steel drums that provide the soundtrack as you play through the challenges.

There isn’t much in the way of a campaign mode for a solo gamer. Outside of the trophies that are awarded for high scores, there really isn’t much to keep the single gamer entertained for long. This game is clearly designed for parties.